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frosti108 · 02-27-2009, 09:02 PM

Ok so I finally got my hands on a new comp. well pretty much...
well, my dads comp blew up, or i guess the hard drive went. He got a whole new comp for himself, and got a new hard drive put in his old one, and now his old one is mine. Im actually on it right now. its nice

my intentions are to type out my homework with it as well as hook up my camcorder and edit my video. it already has windows movie maker on it.

i just want to get it situated.

on the computer i found this information...

System:
windows XP
professional
version 2002
service pack 3

computer:
intel(R)
pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
2.53GHz, 640 MB of RAM

is this good to work off of?

now, if i click on this icon in my start menu next to my clock, its a red sheild with a white X, it goes into the windows security center.
it says in there that my firewall is on, and automatic updates are on... but my virus protection is highlighted red and says out of date.
under that it goes on to say-
"AVG anti-virus free reports that it might be out of date. Click recommendations for suggested actions you can take. (link)
Note: Windows does not detect all antivirus programs."

also, i see there is already an AVG Free 8.0 icon on my desktop.

If i click on the AVG icon, it brings me to a page that says that my anti virus anti spyware and update manager all have outdated databases, but the email scanner license link scanner and resident sheild are all active.

So whoever built the comp already got me started with AVG, but is this what i should be using? or should i uninstall it and use something else (if so, what?)

this is the 1st computer i've gotten that isn't already a virus ridden hand-me-down. id really like to start off on the right foot and keep it clean and strong.

what should i do?

thanks

wonner · 02-27-2009, 09:07 PM

I'm no professional, but it looks like you could use more RAM. Also, uninstall AVG and download a newer free version of it.

frosti108 · 02-27-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonner

I'm no professional, but it looks like you could use more RAM. Also, uninstall AVG and download a newer free version of it.

So AVG is good, but i should get a newer version...

wonner · 02-27-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frosti108

So AVG is good, but i should get a newer version...

I think so...I've never had a problem. I had the same thing happen to a spare laptop we have...it wouldn't update or anything. I uninstalled/installed a new version and everything was good.

**Ender81** · 02-27-2009, 09:35 PM

Avg is awesome and I like ZoneAlarm for a firewall. More Ram is a good thing. Is this the new computer thread or the thread for your computer? lol

frosti108 · 02-27-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

Avg is awesome and I like ZoneAlarm for a firewall. More Ram is a good thing. Is this the new computer thread or the thread for your computer? lol

Well I guess it's the thread for my new computer... I remember someone elses thread 'my comp accidentally ... the whole thing' and i was asking questions in there about building a new comp... Instead of bringing that one back i just made a new one. Afterall I didnt build this thing, i just aquired it.

Now i just want to know what i should generally be doing. I updated my AGV free 8.0 and it seems to be all good now... the windows security center said i already have a firewall up and running? so am i OK with that or should i get zonealarm as well?

i really want to keep the comp clean with the least amount of **** i dont need as possible... but if you feel its something that i need, id probably go for it.

and, should i be letting windows do automatic updates all the time? windows is already saying that it found 10 updates for me and it wants to know how i want to install them...

also, is this comp going to be good enough for editing video?

whats the best way to go about storing video? (raw footage, as well as edited clips and such) ive seen/ heard of external hard drives, flashcards... im not sure if i would need these types of things, or if this comp is good enough to just save hours of video to it...? im guessing that would slow it down and id like to avoid that

how much space does 60 minutes of miniDV take up on a comp?

**Ender81** · 02-27-2009, 10:10 PM

An external drive is good for backing up and storing video. XP does have a firewall built in, some stick with it and some install a new one that is your call. I do let it check for updates but since I am a gamer I choose when to install them so it doesn't happen in the middle of a game. I am sure someone else can answer your video questions.

frosti108 · 02-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender81

An external drive is good for backing up and storing video. XP does have a firewall built in, some stick with it and some install a new one that is your call. I do let it check for updates but since I am a gamer I choose when to install them so it doesn't happen in the middle of a game. I am sure someone else can answer your video questions.

Thanks. Now im wondering if the windows updates take up storage space or what happens to them once i install them? seems like they will all keep adding up until the comp doesnt move anymore

**Ender81** · 02-28-2009, 08:22 AM

Yeah some of the windows updates take up a lot of space but it's either that or have your pc vulnerable to whatever threat some 13yr old found last week lol. Externals are cheap now if you are worried about space.

Scapegoat · 02-28-2009, 11:47 AM

throw that POS out and bring up my thread you mentioned and build one.

don't waste your money upgrading. sounds like it has 3 256 ram cards in it?

I didn't read the whole thread so forgive me if you've answered...

how old is the computer? If its 5-6 years old, like my first one was that i replaced... i went looking for parts and things at the store were pretty limited for my MB. and even then, the prices of stuff are only slightly less for the better MB components.

You can build something slick computer for 500-600, or you can drop $100 on ram for this one, 100-200 on a video card, etc, and still be left with poop.

Erik · 02-28-2009, 11:55 AM

x2 what scape said. For any kind of video editing, you pushing the limit ram wise. I can tell you now, your gonna try to watch it and its gonna come up choppy and slow. As for security, ive always used norton. Im sure you can find some decent open source applications out there that are free too.

Scapegoat · 02-28-2009, 11:58 AM

haha, he isn't pushing any kind of limit with that amount of ram... he cannot do video editing at all w/ that computer.

Give this thing to your grandmom

people write programs (virus') for norton and mcaffee since they are so widely used. I use AVG. I only get a virus when i download copious amounts of porn. Even then, its usually something stupid that AVG picks up. Note, since i use this computer for work related stuff I don't download porn haha

frosti108 · 03-02-2009, 02:45 PM

scape- System:
windows XP
professional
version 2002
service pack 3

computer:
intel(R)
pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz
2.53GHz, 640 MB of RAM

i got this thing for free though.

i just uploaded some vid from my camcorder and played with it in windows movie maker.... the comp seemed to handle it just fine

also, i uploaded the gimp picture program thing which is pretty cool, except i dont know how to use most of it :P

DPancoast · 03-02-2009, 03:02 PM

if anyone has a computer they want to get rid of, let me knowwwww

my friends gf is looking for something new

gary · 03-02-2009, 03:14 PM

we throw away machines with better specs that that at work on a daily basis.

DPancoast · 03-02-2009, 03:18 PM

make one disappear? lol....

gary · 03-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Why? They are useless machines and you can pickup a board, dual core, and 2 gigs of ram for like $200.

frosti108 · 03-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiZiN

Why? They are useless machines and you can pickup a board, dual core, and 2 gigs of ram for like $200.

ok can you make a specific build list of everything i would need for something like this? links and all?

and even then i wouldnt know how to put it all together and actually get it working

DPancoast · 03-02-2009, 03:34 PM

lol thanks, but I'm trying to find some hand me downs for a friend. or something cheaper if possible. It's a longshot but Im just checkin

gary · 03-02-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm sorry I can't give anything out, we use a recycling center for our computer stuff. I checked the log and this is what we gave them last week:

200 Intel Motherboards (965chipset)
212 Intel P4Ds (various speeds)
37 Intel Xeon Server Boards
23 Intel Xeon CPUs (various speeds)
200G Ram (Estimated)
400 4 U cases (estimated)

All of this is useless but working equipment that will be melted down for whatever.

A decent computer should cost about $600-$700 to build or prebuilt can be slightly lower if you choose last year's model.

02-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
frosti108 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norristown Member #5883 My Ride: Track- RB S13. Street- 2J SC300 + SR S14 iTrader: (10)	new computer thread Ok so I finally got my hands on a new comp. well pretty much... well, my dads comp blew up, or i guess the hard drive went. He got a whole new comp for himself, and got a new hard drive put in his old one, and now his old one is mine. Im actually on it right now. its nice my intentions are to type out my homework with it as well as hook up my camcorder and edit my video. it already has windows movie maker on it. i just want to get it situated. on the computer i found this information... System: windows XP professional version 2002 service pack 3 computer: intel(R) pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz 2.53GHz, 640 MB of RAM is this good to work off of? now, if i click on this icon in my start menu next to my clock, its a red sheild with a white X, it goes into the windows security center. it says in there that my firewall is on, and automatic updates are on... but my virus protection is highlighted red and says out of date. under that it goes on to say- "AVG anti-virus free reports that it might be out of date. Click recommendations for suggested actions you can take. (link) Note: Windows does not detect all antivirus programs." also, i see there is already an AVG Free 8.0 icon on my desktop. If i click on the AVG icon, it brings me to a page that says that my anti virus anti spyware and update manager all have outdated databases, but the email scanner license link scanner and resident sheild are all active. So whoever built the comp already got me started with AVG, but is this what i should be using? or should i uninstall it and use something else (if so, what?) this is the 1st computer i've gotten that isn't already a virus ridden hand-me-down. id really like to start off on the right foot and keep it clean and strong. what should i do? thanks Last edited by frosti108; 02-27-2009 at 09:13 PM.

02-27-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
wonner Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EastBay, CA Member #519 My Ride: '05 Toyota Corolla LE, '08 Pontiac G6 GT iTrader: (0)	I'm no professional, but it looks like you could use more RAM. Also, uninstall AVG and download a newer free version of it. __________________ '88 RX-7 SE/'02 Cougar XR/'01 Celica GT-S - R.I.P.

02-28-2009, 11:55 AM	#11
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02-28-2009, 11:47 AM	#10
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	throw that POS out and bring up my thread you mentioned and build one. don't waste your money upgrading. sounds like it has 3 256 ram cards in it? I didn't read the whole thread so forgive me if you've answered... how old is the computer? If its 5-6 years old, like my first one was that i replaced... i went looking for parts and things at the store were pretty limited for my MB. and even then, the prices of stuff are only slightly less for the better MB components. You can build something slick computer for 500-600, or you can drop $100 on ram for this one, 100-200 on a video card, etc, and still be left with poop.

02-28-2009, 11:58 AM	#12
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	haha, he isn't pushing any kind of limit with that amount of ram... he cannot do video editing at all w/ that computer. Give this thing to your grandmom people write programs (virus') for norton and mcaffee since they are so widely used. I use AVG. I only get a virus when i download copious amounts of porn. Even then, its usually something stupid that AVG picks up. Note, since i use this computer for work related stuff I don't download porn haha

03-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#13
frosti108 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norristown Member #5883 My Ride: Track- RB S13. Street- 2J SC300 + SR S14 iTrader: (10)	scape- System: windows XP professional version 2002 service pack 3 computer: intel(R) pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.53GHz 2.53GHz, 640 MB of RAM i got this thing for free though. i just uploaded some vid from my camcorder and played with it in windows movie maker.... the comp seemed to handle it just fine also, i uploaded the gimp picture program thing which is pretty cool, except i dont know how to use most of it :P

03-02-2009, 03:14 PM	#15
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	we throw away machines with better specs that that at work on a daily basis.

03-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#17
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	Why? They are useless machines and you can pickup a board, dual core, and 2 gigs of ram for like $200.

03-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#20
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	I'm sorry I can't give anything out, we use a recycling center for our computer stuff. I checked the log and this is what we gave them last week: 200 Intel Motherboards (965chipset) 212 Intel P4Ds (various speeds) 37 Intel Xeon Server Boards 23 Intel Xeon CPUs (various speeds) 200G Ram (Estimated) 400 4 U cases (estimated) All of this is useless but working equipment that will be melted down for whatever. A decent computer should cost about $600-$700 to build or prebuilt can be slightly lower if you choose last year's model.